Big agnes Q Core pad reviews

[Rob]

Wondering if anyone one is running this pad and what your thoughts are on it. It is a bit heavier than other pads but looking to focus on a better nights sleep. I currently have the UL7 synmat which is okay bit looking for something thicker and hopefully more comfortable.

Cheers, Rob

[ditch donkey]

I have been using this pad for two seasons now and its been great. it is slightly heavier than other options but i have had great sleeps. i have not used any others this was the first one i purchased a few years back but i have no plans to switch. when inflated it is approx 2" thick and is quite a bit thicker than my hunting partners thermarest. i picked this pad since comfort if worth the few extra ounces, a good sleep definatly helps keep me focused on living on the mountain. plus the extra tall option was a big feature for me

[sako79]

I very used mine twice. So far really happy with it. I use it in conjunction with my big agnes storm king sleeping bag

With this setup the sleeping pad slides into a pocket on my sleeping bag and I can never roll off my pad very comfortable probably the best sleep I've had in the bush besides sleeping on a cot

[Rob]

The slx is around 4" thick. Not cheap though!

[sako79]

I bought mine at campsaver.

[Chopper]

I have one ... i find my lower back stiffens up when sleeping on it. I wish it was a bit wider, having said that im still packing it, i havnt found a better option.

i might look into Robs post a bit more

[NorthShoreX]

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5041-048/NeoAir-Xtherm-Max-Sleeping-Pad

This is what I use. Expensive but amazing.

[Rob]

I have one ... i find my lower back stiffens up when sleeping on it. I wish it was a bit wider, having said that im still packing it, i havnt found a better option.

i might look into Robs post a bit more


They make them up to 25" in width which is what I would get.

[knothead]

I also use the Thermarest neo air and it is phenomenal! The R value of this thing is 5.7, that is unbelievable for a air mattress. Keeping cold from seeping into your body from the ground is very important to a good nights sleep. I found it to be very comfortable and slept like a rock during my goat hunt this year.

[Chopper]

They make them up to 25" in width which is what I would get.

Just looked ... its the one i have

[sako79]

I also use the Thermarest neo air and it is phenomenal! The R value of this thing is 5.7, that is unbelievable for a air mattress. Keeping cold from seeping into your body from the ground is very important to a good nights sleep. I found it to be very comfortable and slept like a rock during my goat hunt this year.

Which model of neo air do u use

[CSG]

i have had one for a year now, bought it after spending the 5 years prior sleeping thin light thermarest and couldn't take it anymore. For the amount of time you spend on in when in the backcountry its worth having a great one.

I absolutely love the thing.

I could tell you a ton of stories about how its served me well but the sleeps that always impress me are when I sleep in the back of my truck. I have a Defender with a flat plywood area in the back, I am a side sleeper and when I throw down the big agnes back there i don't feel the flat plywood on my hips at all. Its amazing.

Downside, it takes a lot of air to blow it up and you gotta pack it up a certain way to make it compress properly.

[knothead]

Which model of neo air do u use

I use the X Therm Max in large, I'm 6' and weigh 205lbs so wanted the extra width. Compared to the price of some of my other kit I thought the cost was reasonable for a good nights sleep, weight is 1.4 lbs. for the large. I have slept a total of about 15 nights on it now and have zero complaints.

[264mag]

Bump this up, is anyone using the exped down mats, I am a side sleeper, trying to find something comfortable.

[Buck]

I use a Exped SYN mat secret for me being a sidesleeper is not to over inflate.

[klondikemike]

I used the exped downmat 9 works excellent. You just have to get the air level where it works best for you. Little bit noisy though. Insulation level is the best I ever found so far.

[SaintSix]

Pretty sure the Q core is the model I have, it’s yellow. Took it into the mountains last season with no complaints. Usually had to top off the air before the next day but I’m a heavy weight and that’s normal from all the ones I’ve had and tried. Also like mentioned if you find it to hard use less air find what works for you

[Stresd]

Still can't beat the Neoair Xtherm. Mines about 6 years old now and still going strong. Here's link to rating/comparison of Neoair to the Q core

https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-sleeping-pad

[BlacktailStalker]

Good reviews.
Thermarest won’t warranty my slow leak Neo Air,
nothing like waking up with a rock embedded into your hips so was looking at the Exped9, I’m often a side sleeper too so a thicker we will go and not by thermarest.

[Steelpulse]

Ya I got the big one I’m a big guy 6’2 225 and I love it. Sure it’s bigger heavier etc but I could sleep 12 hours on it undisturbed it’s great. I fact last deer I shot I hiked in slept till 11 then got up shot a 4pt and went home. Those early mornings are over rated haha need that beauty sleep away from home sometimes and these blow ups are like a king size bed haha

[corywilson13]

Big Agnes has excellent customer service. Recently returned 2 pads over 10 years old that had slow leaks since the first year but never caused enough of a problem. Didn’t feel like laying on rocks this fall, so called them and sent the pads in for repair. 3 weeks later two new pads showed up! No questions asked, didn’t even have to supply receipt.